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Sleep Apnoea and AF: Where Do We Stand? Practical Advice for Clinicians
Suneet Mittal1,2, David Golombeck2, Jacqueline Pimienta2
1Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation, Paramus, NJ, US.
Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review
|November 15, 2021
Summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common, with aging and obesity increasing its incidence. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), linked to obesity, is a key risk factor for AF, necessitating clinical management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent sustained arrhythmia.
- Increasing global incidence of AF is linked to aging and obesity.
- Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a significant risk factor for AF, particularly in obese individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer practical guidance for clinicians managing patients with both AF and OSA.
- To review screening methods, diagnostic tests, and treatment impacts for OSA in AF patients.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of questionnaires for OSA screening.
- Overview of diagnostic tests for OSA.
- Analysis of treatment outcomes for OSA in AF patients.
Main Results:
- Guidelines recommend screening AF patients for OSA.
- Effective management of OSA may impact AF treatment.
- Further research is needed in this patient population.
Conclusions:
- Managing OSA is crucial for patients with AF.
- Integrated care approaches are beneficial.
- Future research should focus on optimizing treatment strategies.
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